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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.12, 294.04 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.12, 294.04 and 93.36 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.12 : 294.04 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.12/294.04 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.12x = 294.04 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.12x = 27,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451.57/196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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